Data Preprocessing Techniques
Dr. Lee
Computer Information Science
ITS632 Introduction to Data Mining
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Research Topics
Lecture 3
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Presentation: All Group in 11/07
Submit Presentation PPT: 11:59pm, 11/07
Submit Research Paper: 11:59pm, 11/14
Announcement!
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Introduction
⚫ Project Topics:
⚫ Please select one of the following data mining techniques,
1. Using Classification rules and algorithms.
2. Using Association rules and algorithms.
3. Using Cluster rules and algorithms.
4. Postprocessing Techniques, i.e.. visualization.
5. Data Preprocessing Techniques.
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Background for Business Intelligence
⚫ Watch videos!
– https://youtu.be/jtCsoEw3Ykg
– https://youtu.be/BT0YZXVQ45Q
⚫ Assume that you have been asked by
management (manufacturing, healthcare, retail,
financial, etc.,) to create a research report using a
data mining tool, data analytic, BI tool.
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Download BI Tools
⚫ Business Intelligence Tools!
– Excel with Solver, but has limitations
– R Studio
– Tableau Public has a free trial
– Microsoft Power BI
– Search for others with trial options
⚫ It is your responsibility to search, download, and
produce outputs using one of the tools.
⚫ You will need to focus your results on the data set
you select. 6
Examples of Dataset
⚫ Forbes Big Data: 33 Brilliant And Free Data
Sources Anyone Can Use
– https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2016 /02/12/big-data-35-brilliant-and-free-data- sources-for-2016/#4b3e96f1b54d
PPT Presentation Format
⚫ You should prepare at least 6 slides to present
your topic on the residency day.
⚫ Title: Topic
⚫ Team Names: John Lee, Richard Anderson
⚫ Group Name: Group No #.
– 1 slide – introduce your topic, and provide abstracted
description
– 2 - 3 slides – show the background/hypotheses to
support your research topic (current technology or
research papers)
– 4 – 5 slide – research methods and a time-line
– 6 slide – conclusion
PPT Presentation Grading Rubric
⚫ Please see as follows: – Organization of Ideas (Original ideas are effectively developed
and presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire
assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting
evidence): 25/25 percent
– Subject Knowledge and Content (Thorough technical application
of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise
manner): 25/25 percent
– Comprehension of Assignment (Addressed the question
completely and thoroughly. Provided additional supporting
evidence, demonstrating a full comprehension of subject matter):
25/25 percent
– Level of Presentation (Level of presentation is appropriate for
class. Most of the information is appropriate. PPT forms, images,
layout, and texts are appropriate): 25/25 percent
Research Paper Format
⚫ You should follow the following content format:
⚫ Title: Topic
⚫ Team Names: John Lee, Richard Anderson
⚫ Group Name: Group No #. I. Introduction
II. Background [Discuss tool, benefits, or limitations]
III. Review of the Data [What are you reviewing?]
IV. Exploring the Data with the tool
V. Classifications Basic Concepts and Decision Trees
VI. Other Alternative Techniques
VII.Summary of Results
References
Research Paper Instructions
⚫ No! ZIP file
⚫ The submitted assignment must be typed by ONE
Single MS Word/PDF file.
⚫ At least 20 pages (not including heading and
content list pages) and 5 references.
⚫ Use 12-font size and 2.0 lines space
⚫ No more than 5 figures and 5 tables
⚫ Only one member submit the project, 11:59pm,
11/14
Research Paper Instructions
⚫ Follow APA style and content format: UC follows
the APA (American Psychological Association)
for writing style in all its courses which require a
Paper or Essay.
– http://www.apastyle.org/
Research Paper Grading Rubrics
⚫ This assignment is a groupwork. Please do
NOT co-working with other teams to violate
the academic integrity.
⚫ Grading for this assignment will be based on
answer of completed the above requirements,
quality, logic/organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills.
Research Paper Grading Rubrics
⚫ Please see as follows:
– Organization of Ideas (Original ideas are effectively
developed and presented in a logical, sequential order
throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate
and appropriate supporting evidence): 20/20 percent
– Application of Course Knowledge and Content
(Thorough technical application of course knowledge
and content in a complete and concise manner): 20/20
percent
– Comprehension of Assignment (Addressed the
question completely and thoroughly. Provided additional
supporting evidence, demonstrating a full
comprehension of subject matter): 20/20 percent
Assignment Grading Rubrics
⚫ Please see as follows:
– Writing Skills (Mechanics (APA format, spelling,
grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including
proficient demonstration of citations, formatting
throughout the entire assignment, at least 20 pages):
20/20 percent
– Research Skills (Accurate and applicable use of
resources relevant to the subject matter that enhance
the overall assignment): 20/20 percent
Thank You!
Presentation: All Group in 11/07
Submit Presentation PPT: 11:59pm, 11/07
Submit Research Paper: 11:59pm, 11/14
Note and Thank You!
Copyright © Prof. Kwang Lee All rights reserved.